Yan Xiling echoed in agreement.

When Xu Xing left the Immeasurable Sect earlier, he had slipped her one hundred Spirit Pearls and some rare treasures.

"No harm."

"It's just a small matter."

Yan Luanqing slightly shook her head, her face expressionless, revealing no emotion. "Chang Kun's refusal was within my expectations. However... the "Yin and Yang Harmony Pact" cannot lack a co-cultivator."

"Ze Sheng Ancestor's day of passing is not far. He used the Seven Star Life Extension Technique to barely extend his lifespan by one hundred years. If, during this period, I cannot break through to the Mid-stage Nascent Soul, the future of Our Sect is uncertain."

The reason she had become so determined to marry down to a sect disciple was greatly related to Ze Sheng Ancestor's lifespan.

If Ze Sheng Ancestor died, the Immeasurable Sect would lose a vital pillar of support, and the current peace would not last long.

"Silver Ring Zhai's conflicts with Our Sect have been steadily decreasing for nearly twenty years."

"In my opinion, they're just waiting for Elder Ze Sheng to pass away before they make their move."

Gu Chengbin nodded, adding to Golden Rainbow Ancestor's words.

"So..."

Understanding dawned on Yan Xiling. "So Junior Brother Chang went to the External Affairs Hall to accept the mission to assassinate Silver Ring Zhai's True Monarch?"

She hadn't coordinated with Gu Chengbin beforehand.

But now that Gu Chengbin had mentioned Silver Ring Zhai, she naturally wouldn't hold back and promptly relayed what Xu Xing had done.

She had also been worrying about not finding the right opportunity to bring this up.

Refusing Golden Rainbow Ancestor's offer to marry down to him, only to immediately accept a mission from the External Affairs Hall to assassinate Silver Ring Zhai's True Monarch... If these two matters were revealed together, even Golden Rainbow Ancestor, however unconcerned she might usually be, would surely be displeased.

Anyone could see that 'Chang Kun' was obviously trying to avoid Golden Rainbow Ancestor Yan Luanqing.

"He is indeed clever,"

"He figured out how to resolve his predicament."

Yan Luanqing initially looked surprised, then a faint smile touched her lips as she commended Xu Xing.

That 'Chang Kun' had refused her offer of marriage... it would be a lie to say she wasn't annoyed, but the irritation wasn't overwhelming.

After all, the two of them had never met.

A refusal was understandable.

"If the assassination of Silver Ring Zhai's True Monarch is successful, the Sect will have a place for him..."

Gu Chengbin nodded. "Killing a True Monarch of Silver Ring Zhai is a great merit. We wouldn't be in a good position to pressure Junior Brother Chang then."

"Moreover, once war breaks out, the Immeasurable Sect can't afford internal strife that might give other sects an opening. Therefore, this marriage would naturally have to be postponed indefinitely."

He laid out Xu Xing's intentions.

His analysis was remarkably accurate.

Having handled the Immeasurable Sect's affairs for hundreds of years, Gu Chengbin's insight and foresight were by no means lacking.

"I just don't know if Junior Brother Chang has the ability to kill Silver Ring Zhai's True Monarch..."

Gu Chengbin's face showed worry.

If Xu Xing's attempt to gain an advantage backfired, resulting in a net loss, the Immeasurable Sect would be ruined, losing everything it had.

"I will make a trip out."

"Since I intend to marry down to him, I must observe his movements. This can also be considered a way to secretly protect him on his journey."

Yan Luanqing's willow-like brows furrowed slightly. After a moment's hesitation, she spoke.

Regarding the cultivation requirements for the "Yin and Yang Harmony Pact," Xu Xing was currently the only one in the Immeasurable Sect who met them. She couldn't possibly stand by and watch Xu Xing go to "court death."

"With Golden Rainbow Martial Uncle taking action, Junior Brother Chang's safety should be assured."

Hearing this, Gu Chengbin breathed a small sigh of relief and smiled.

Although Yan Luanqing's cultivation level surpassed his, her cunning was still somewhat lacking compared to his.

What he had said upon entering was, from the very start, intended to provoke Yan Luanqing into going out to protect Xu Xing, lest Xu Xing die if the assassination mission failed.

Yan Luanqing marrying down, while beneficial to the Sect, was undoubtedly putting Xu Xing in a difficult position.

So, Yan Luanqing coming out of seclusion this time to secretly protect Xu Xing could also help foster some goodwill between them.

If she could intervene and save him... then when he brought up the marriage again, it would be far more justifiable.

As for Golden Rainbow Ancestor Yan Luanqing's safety, Gu Chengbin wasn't worried in the slightest.

If Silver Ring Zhai was confident it could kill a Dao Lord without an ambush, then there would be no need for the Immeasurable Sect to even exist. Disbanding sooner rather than later would be a good thing for everyone.

"The Sect has Ze Sheng Ancestor watching over it, so Golden Rainbow Martial Uncle can go without any concerns."

Gu Chengbin added, trying to dispel any lingering worries Yan Luanqing might have.